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dohanews.coworld5 days ago
Costa Rican police tell family missing California woman likely died in water accident
Authorities informed the father of 30-year-old Ashley Phillips that she is believed to have disappeared during a hike to a waterfall on June 2. Severe weather including flash floods and mudslides has hampered search efforts in the area.
dohanews.coscience6 days ago
Search for missing California hiker paused by heavy rains in Costa Rica
A 30-year-old California tourist has been missing in Costa Rica since June 2 after flash floods and mudslides struck during her hike. Torrential rains have forced search teams to pause operations.
france24.comworld14 days ago
48 Rescued, 10 Bodies Recovered After Migrant Boat Capsizes off Malta
Italian coastguard recovered 10 bodies and a fishing vessel rescued 48 survivors from a boat carrying about 60 people that overturned 45 nautical miles east-south-east of Malta.
eonline.comai15 days ago
Search for missing U.S. college student in Japan suspended after three days
Police ended a three-day search involving 100 officers, K-9 units, and helicopters. The student's family plans to hire a private search-and-rescue team expected to cost more than $100,000.
uctoday.comworld16 days ago
Climber Found Alive After Six Days on Mountain
A 57-year-old climber was located alive on Thursday after being missing for nearly a week. His wife stated that search efforts could have begun earlier.
South China Morning Postworld23 days ago
Hiker Found Dead After Two-Day Search on Lantau Island
A 51-year-old man went missing while hiking on Lantau Island and was found dead on Friday. Police and firefighters conducted the search after his wife reported him missing on Thursday.
The Independentworld24 days ago
Rescuers Seek Weather Window to Reach Four Climbers After Fall on Mount McKinley
Four climbers fell near Denali Pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley. The National Park Service said rescuers are awaiting conditions suitable for helicopter operations.
nypost.comworld25 days agoUpdated
Five Villagers Found Alive in Flooded Laos Cave, Search Continues for Two Missing
Rescuers located five of seven villagers trapped for more than a week in a flooded cave in central Laos. Two remain unaccounted for after heavy rain blocked the exit on May 19.
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BBC Newsworld24 days ago
Rescuers Reach Five of Seven Villagers Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave
Laotian and Thai teams located five men inside a flooded abandoned gold mine on Thursday after they had been trapped for a week. Two others remain missing as search efforts continue.
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Al Jazeeraworld27 days ago
Four Dead, 17 Missing After Building Collapse in Angeles
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles, Philippines, on Sunday. Rescue teams have recovered four bodies and continue searching for 17 missing workers.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld29 days ago
Five Italian Divers and One Maldivian Rescuer Die in Maldives Cave
Five Italian divers died during a cave dive in Vaavu Atoll on May 14. A Maldivian military diver also died while assisting search and rescue operations.
New York Postworld33 days ago
Search Underway for Missing Swimmer at Rockaway Beach
An 18-year-old swimmer disappeared in rough waters off Rockaway Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Officials launched an air and sea search after witnesses reported the teen entered the ocean but did not resurface.
rte.ieworld35 days ago
Finnish Divers Join Search for Missing Italians in Maldives
Finnish divers have arrived in the Maldives to assist in the ongoing search for four missing Italian nationals. The operation continues after initial efforts to locate the individuals.
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focustaiwan.twworld35 days ago
Rescuers Airlift Injured Hiker from Mount Si Summit
An injured hiker was airlifted after falling about 50 feet from the summit of Mount Si in Washington state. The King County Sheriff Air Support team conducted the operation on Saturday.
New York Postworld35 days ago
European Divers Resume Search for Four Bodies in Maldives Cave
A team of European divers arrived in the Maldives on Sunday to recover the bodies of four Italian tourists who died in an underwater cave incident at Vaavu Atoll. The operation follows the death of a Maldivian military diver during an earlier search.
Fox Newsworld35 days ago
Maldives Halts Cave Search After Military Diver Dies
A search for four missing Italian divers was suspended after a Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness. Three Finnish specialists have arrived to help plan the next phase of recovery.
upi.comworld35 days ago
Maldivian Rescue Diver Dies During Search for Italian Scuba Victims
A Maldivian military diver died while searching for the bodies of five Italian scuba divers who drowned in an underwater cave. The search was suspended after the incident, and Finnish experts arrived to help plan the next phase.
nypost.comworld36 days ago
Maldivian Soldier and Five Italian Divers Die in Vaavu Atoll Cave Search and Accident
Sergeant Major Mohamed Mahudhee died of decompression sickness Saturday while assisting recovery operations for five Italian divers who perished Thursday at 50 meters depth in an underwater cave, exceeding the Maldives' 30-meter recreational limit.
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bbc.co.ukworld37 days ago
Search Continues for Bodies of Four Italian Divers in Maldives
Authorities are searching for the bodies of four Italian divers who died near the Maldives. The body of a fifth Italian diver was recovered from a cave 60 meters underwater. The incident occurred while the group was diving near the luxury holiday destination.
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prnewswire.comworld37 days ago
Beechcraft King Air with 11 Aboard Crash-Lands in Atlantic Off Florida After Dual Engine and Avionics Failure
Ian Nixon, a 43-year-old pilot with more than 25 years of experience, safely ditched a chartered Beechcraft King Air 300 carrying 11 people about 50 nautical miles off Florida's east coast on May 12, 2026. All aboard survived after floating for hours on a life raft and being resc…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld37 days ago
Five Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Accident as Search Resumes Saturday
The victims, including marine scientist Monica Montefalcone and her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, died while exploring an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll on May 14, 2026. One body has been recovered from 200 feet deep while four remain missing inside the 200-foot-long cave.
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ABC Newsworld37 days ago
Maldivian Authorities Search for Bodies of Four Italian Divers After Cave Accident
Maldivian authorities conducted a high-risk search operation Friday for the bodies of four Italian divers who died in a scuba accident in an underwater cave in the Vaavu Atoll. The body of a fifth diver was recovered Thursday from about 60 meters below the surface. Italian offici…
Nbc Newsworld37 days ago
11 Survive After Bahamas Plane Ditches in Atlantic 80 Miles Off Florida Coast
A Beechcraft BE30 ditched in the Atlantic after engine failure on a flight from Marsh Harbour to Freeport, Bahamas. All 11 adults were rescued by an Air Force combat helicopter crew already airborne on a training mission after an emergency signal alerted authorities. Survivors sp…
interestingengineering.comworld38 days ago
11 Survive Private Plane Crash Off Florida, Rescued by US Air Force Helicopter
A private plane traveling from the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida coast on May 13, 2026. An Air Force combat rescue helicopter located all 11 survivors in a life raft as a storm approached, completing the mission with minutes to spare before fuel ran out.…
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New York Postscience38 days ago
Guide Describes Fatal Eruption During Hike on Indonesian Volcano
A hiking guide has described how an eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island killed three members of a group of 20 hikers on May 8, 2026. The incident occurred after the group reached the crater despite restrictions on climbing the volcano. Indonesian police have questioned t…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld38 days ago
Pilot Describes Engine Failure and Crash Landing Off Florida Coast
A Bahamas-registered Beechcraft King Air 300 lost both engines and all avionics during a short domestic flight on May 12, 2026. The pilot brought the aircraft down in the water about 50 nautical miles east of Florida with 11 people aboard. All were rescued by U.S. Air Force perso…
ABC Newsworld38 days ago
Air Force Helicopter Rescues 11 After Plane Crashes in Atlantic Off Florida
A military combat rescue helicopter located all 11 people from a plane that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The helicopter crew hoisted them to safety despite having limited fuel and completed the operation with only minutes remaining. The incident occurred on May 13,…
Defense Newsworld38 days ago
US Army Recovers Body of Second Soldier Missing After Morocco Training Exercise
The remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, were recovered May 12 from a coastal cave in southern Morocco, ending an 11-day search that began after she and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. entered the ocean on May 2. Key's body was recovered May 9 near the Cap Draa Training…
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abcnews.go.comworld39 days ago
11 Bahamian Travelers Rescued After Plane Crashes 80 Miles Off Florida Coast
An elite Air Force unit coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard to save 11 people stranded 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida, after their plane went down on Tuesday. The pilot ensured all passengers reached life rafts before rescuers arrived by helicopter. The 920th Air Rescue Wing a…
yahoo.comworld40 days ago
10 Rescued After Small Plane Crashes in Bahamian Waters Off Florida
A small plane carrying 10 people crashed Tuesday in waters about 80 miles off the Florida coast. The pilot declared an emergency before communication was lost. All aboard were rescued and taken for medical evaluations while the cause remains unknown.
New York Postworld42 days ago
U.S. Soldier Recovered After Falling From Cliff in Morocco During Joint Exercise
The body of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, was found May 9 along the Atlantic shoreline near Tan-Tan one week after he and another soldier fell from a cliff during a recreational hike. A multinational search involving more than 600 personnel continues for the second missing…
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Los Angeles Timesworld42 days ago
Bodies of Two Hikers Recovered After Indonesia Volcano Eruption
Rescuers recovered the bodies of two Singaporean men on Sunday, two days after Mount Dukono erupted on the remote island of Halmahera. The men were part of a group of 20 hikers who ignored safety restrictions and were caught in the blast that sent ash 6 miles into the air. Offici…
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thesouthafrican.comworld42 days ago
Three Hikers Killed, 17 Rescued After Eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Dukono
Rescuers retrieved the remains of an Indonesian woman and two Singaporean men days after a volcanic blast killed them near the crater rim. The hikers had ignored safety restrictions on the 1,355-meter volcano, one of more than 120 active peaks in the country. Search teams faced r…
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Abc Newsworld42 days ago
Three Hikers Die in Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono as Search Ends
Rescuers located the remains of Heng Wen Qiang Timothy, 30, and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid, 27, near the crater rim of the 1,355-meter volcano on Halmahera island on Sunday. An Indonesian woman identified only as Enjel was found dead the previous day. All three were among 20 h…
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The Independentworld43 days agoUpdated
Indonesian Rescuers Recover Body of One Hiker After Mount Dukono Eruption
Rescuers recovered the body of an Indonesian woman on Saturday after a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Halmahera island killed three hikers who had ignored safety restrictions. Search operations for two missing Singaporean climbers were suspended due to ongoing eruptions, ra…
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japantimes.co.jpworld43 days ago
Body of Indonesian Woman Recovered After Mount Dukono Eruption That Stranded 20 Hikers
Indonesian search teams found the body of hiker Enjel about 50 meters from the rim of Mount Dukono's main crater on Saturday, one day after the volcano erupted. Operations continued for two missing Singaporean climbers among a group of 20 who defied hiking restrictions. The searc…
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Nbc Newsscience44 days ago
Hiker Found Dead From Suspected Bear Attack in Glacier National Park
Search crews discovered the body of a missing 33-year-old Florida man about 50 feet off the Mt. Brown Trail in Glacier National Park on Wednesday. Park officials said his injuries were consistent with a bear encounter. The last fatal bear attack in the park occurred in 1998.
The Bbcworld44 days ago
Three Hikers Killed in Mount Dukono Eruption on Halmahera Island
Two Singaporean men and an Indonesian woman from Ternate perished after the early-morning eruption on Halmahera island Friday despite a climbing ban in place since December 2024. All 17 surviving members of a 20-hiker group have been located, with most evacuated to hospital. The…
asiaone.comworld45 days ago
Indonesian Authorities Rush to Rescue 20 Hikers After Mount Dukono Eruption
Authorities are working to locate and rescue 20 hikers following an eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island. A local rescue agency official told Reuters that search efforts are underway. The incident occurred on the island in Indonesia's North Maluku region.
upi.comworld48 days ago
Two U.S. Soldiers Missing After Falling Into Water During Morocco Exercise
Two U.S. soldiers went missing during a hike near the Cap Draa Training Area in Morocco while participating in exercise African Lion 2026. One fell into the water, prompting another to jump in for rescue, and a third attempted to help but returned to shore. Search efforts involvi…
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Los Angeles Timesworld49 days ago
Two U.S. Service Members Missing Near Cliffs in Morocco During African Lion Exercise
Two U.S. Army soldiers disappeared on a recreational hike near ocean cliffs in southwestern Morocco on May 2, 2026, prompting a multi-nation search involving helicopters, ships, and divers. The incident occurred after daily training in the annual African Lion exercise, which invo…